Do you have a happy, fulfilling relationship but your bloke has a little bit of trouble in between the sheets? If the answer is yes then be warned – he may be more likely to cheat!According to new research published in the Archives of Sexual Behaviour your man may look elsewhere if he has issues in the bedroom. Great! As if things weren’t bad enough. In the study almost a quarter of men (23.2%) admitted they had cheated during their current relationship. Naughty, naughty boys!
Professor Robin Milhausen said: “Those who have any number of sexual concerns are more likely to be unfaithful. What we’ve interpreted from this is that people with problems in the bedroom, where their issues can become a self-fulfilling prophecy are more likely to look outside their relationship.
“Being with a new partner is risky and exciting, and might help someone increase their arousal enough to avoid sexual problems.”
Are you worried about this? Does your man have a wandering eye? Does he struggle in the satisfaction department? If the answer is yes, read on to discover what psychologist and sex and relationship expert Donna Dawson thinks about why men cheat.
he opportunist:
We all know this guy! He’s the Mark Wright of the cheating world. It’s not about your relationship or even you for that matter, it’s about him being in the right place at the right time. If he’s always out getting drunk with his mates all the time then be wary, he could be playing away.
The infatuation junkie
You know the feeling you get when you spot someone you fancy, the chemical high and the butterflies? Well this guy loves those feeling and is more likely to cheat when he meets someone new and exciting.
The affair of ego massage
How predictable – this is the guy who just wants to know he’s still got ‘it’ and he’s still attractive. This bloke is most likely in a long-term, stable relationship but he’s eager to recapture his youth.
The affair of protest
If your relationship is a bit rocky or you haven’t got enough time for one another then your boyfriend might be out finding someone to provide what you’re not giving. He may drop hints as a cry for help – keep an eye out for lipstick on the collar ladies.
The serious affair
This is the one to watch. This man is prepared to give up anything for his new love and he doesn’t care if he gets caught.
Professor Robin Milhausen said: “Those who have any number of sexual concerns are more likely to be unfaithful. What we’ve interpreted from this is that people with problems in the bedroom, where their issues can become a self-fulfilling prophecy are more likely to look outside their relationship.
“Being with a new partner is risky and exciting, and might help someone increase their arousal enough to avoid sexual problems.”
Are you worried about this? Does your man have a wandering eye? Does he struggle in the satisfaction department? If the answer is yes, read on to discover what psychologist and sex and relationship expert Donna Dawson thinks about why men cheat.
he opportunist:
We all know this guy! He’s the Mark Wright of the cheating world. It’s not about your relationship or even you for that matter, it’s about him being in the right place at the right time. If he’s always out getting drunk with his mates all the time then be wary, he could be playing away.
The infatuation junkie
You know the feeling you get when you spot someone you fancy, the chemical high and the butterflies? Well this guy loves those feeling and is more likely to cheat when he meets someone new and exciting.
The affair of ego massage
How predictable – this is the guy who just wants to know he’s still got ‘it’ and he’s still attractive. This bloke is most likely in a long-term, stable relationship but he’s eager to recapture his youth.
The affair of protest
If your relationship is a bit rocky or you haven’t got enough time for one another then your boyfriend might be out finding someone to provide what you’re not giving. He may drop hints as a cry for help – keep an eye out for lipstick on the collar ladies.
The serious affair
This is the one to watch. This man is prepared to give up anything for his new love and he doesn’t care if he gets caught.
